Description
Africa, North Africa, Mediterranean sea; Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598 - Barbaria et Biledulgerid - 1581-1600
First map of North Africa in a world atlas
This map derives from the first world atlas, made by Abraham Ortelius from 1570 onwards. Tghis map derives from the 1592 Latin edition. It weas included from the first edition ibn 1570 onwards and shows the North coast area of Africa and Canary uslands in great detail. The Latin text on verso is also detailed and in an old hand, additional details are provided.
Lot details
- Object
- Map
- Country (current geographical location)
- Africa
- Geographical specification
- North Africa, Mediterranean sea
- Map maker/ publisher
- Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598
- Map/ Book title
- Barbaria et Biledulgerid
- Period
- 1581-1600
- Condition
- Excellent
- Technique
- Copper engraving
- Additional Information
- First map of North Africa in a world atlas
- Size of the largest image
- 438×542 mm